Jack C Hays High School

Jack C Hays High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4800 Jack C Hays Trl,  Buda, TX
Hays Consolidated Independent School District
3.5
2.3
1,940 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr David Pierce
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
59%
Average GPA
3.36
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B
Teachers
A-
College Prep
C
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.36
Reading Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
48%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
128
Full Time Teachers
128
Teachers in First or Second Year
7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
89.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
21%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
281:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Hispanic
60.7%
White
28.9%
Black
4.2%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian
1.8%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Texas State University 782 Students
University of Texas - Austin 731 Students
Texas A&M University 521 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio 294 Students
Baylor University 272 Students
Rice University 251 Students
Texas Tech University 238 Students
Austin Community College District 231 Students
University of Houston 203 Students
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 190 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 158 Students
Psychology 150 Students
Nursing 135 Students
Biology 129 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 76 Students
Computer Science 63 Students
Architecture 52 Students
Pre-Law Studies 51 Students
Education 51 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 49 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 400 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/19/2026
I would like the administration to be more supportive of the CTE staff. Our bio med program has been pushed aside and I wish it would get more attention
3.0 Senior
2/2/2025
Overall, a pretty good school. It is way better than my last one and I feel more prepared for college than I ever have.
4.0 Senior
11/16/2024
My time at Hays High School has been an extraordinary experience. I went in afraid of not making connections and am proud to say I will leave with many more than I could've imagined. Hays has provided me with the materials and connections I needed to move forward in my academic career and life. I am very thankful for the wonderful experiences I had at my school and hope any other student who attends Hays also enjoys their time, just as I did.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 15 Reviews
5.0 student
6/28/2024
Even though I’m not a rebel, my mother was. I actually met some of her teachers and to be honest, I don’t know why everyone is saying bad stuff about HHS, sure the fent problem makes it look bad but its still a good school in the end.
1.0 parent
3/23/2022
THe sdhool principal is a good man. However, the staff memebers are rude and hostile to students.
1.0 parent
3/8/2022
Disastrous school. Looks like this school has a very serious drugs problems that involve the students, completely out of control !
1.0 parent
5/24/2021
please stay away from this school. its honesty awful.

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Jack C Hays High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Buda, TX, in the Buda neighborhood, and is served by the Hays Consolidated Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,940 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 48% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 59% are proficient in reading. Jack C Hays High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.36, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $421,209. Discover additional schools in the area, like Live Oak Academy, Lehman High School, IDEA Kyle, and more. Learn more about what Buda has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jack C Hays High School.

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